NEW DELHI: A 50-year-old man died and his daughter was injured on Thursday morning when a tree fell on them while they were riding a motorcycle in southeast Delhi's Kalkaji area amid heavy rainfall in the national capital. According to a senior police officer, around 9:50 am, an old roadside Neem tree suddenly fell in front of HDFC Bank near Paras Chowk, Kalkaji. Two people a motorcycle trapped under it. They have been identified as Sudhir Kumar and his daughter Priya (22). Upon recieving info...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes the Manchester Test draw stood out for him as the defining moment of India's recent Test tour of England, which ended in a 2-2 draw. On a flat pitch at Old Trafford, India batted out the last five sessions to take the fourth Test against England to a draw. Captain Shubman Gill led the way with a composed 103 while KL Rahul hit 90 off 230 balls. Spin-bowling all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar also ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Citing economic resilience and sustained fiscal consolidation, global credit ratings agency S&P Global on Thursday upgraded India's long-term unsolicited sovereign credit rating to "BBB" from the earlier "BBB-", ahead of the 79th Independence Day. In a note, S&P Global said the stable outlook reflects continued policy stability and high infrastructure investment, which are set to boost India's long-term growth. "That, along with cautious fiscal and monetary p...Read More
Chennai, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tamil Nadu BJP spokesperson A.N.S. Prasad launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of a sustained 11-year campaign to undermine Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Election Commission of India (ECI). Prasad alleged that Rahul Gandhi's recent "vote theft" remarks were an attempt to equate the ECI - an independent constitutional body - with the Congress party's "corrupt and self-serving" governance legacy. The senior BJP leader asser...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) The sales of automobiles in the country posted a "stable performance" in July this year, across all segments including passenger vehicles (cars and utility vehicles), two-wheelers, three-wheelers and quadricycle, to cross a total of 26.98 lakh units during the month, according to a Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) statement released on Thursday. The two-wheeler segment grew by 8.7 per cent in July 2025, as compared to July 2024, with sales sur...Read More
Mumbai - On the occasion of World Organ Donation Day (August 13), Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, conducted a month-long organ donation awareness campaign from July 11 to August 13. Under this initiative, awareness sessions were organized in schools, colleges, and corporate offices across Mira Road, Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar and various parts of Mumbai. Through health lectures, interactive sessions, informative brochures, and real-life testimonials, the message of organ donation reached more than 5...Read More
Lucknow: The Samajwadi Party (SP) on Thursday expelled party MLA Pooja Pal for praising Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the Assembly for his "zero-tolerance policy" against mafia and crime. SP National President Akhilesh Yadav issued an expulsion order to her saying, "The work done by you is anti-party and serious indiscipline. Therefore, you are expelled from the Samajwadi Party with immediate effect. Along with this, you are also removed from all other posts of Samajwadi ...Read More
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Centre and nine States, including the Union Territory of Delhi, to a plea challenging the alleged detention and torture of Indian migrant workers, while the State authorities search for Bangladeshi immigrants. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi issued notice to the Centre and the governments of nine States and UTs after hearing submissions by Advocate Prashant Bhushan. Bhushan argued that the said detention is i...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) A massive tree in the middle of a Kalkaji road uprooted and fell on vehicles crawling in rain-soaked Delhi on Thursday morning, killing a 50-year-old man while his daughter is battling for life at a hospital, police said. The incident was captured on CCTV in which the huge tree, inches away from footpath, can be seen uprooting from the road and falling on unaware commuters. The tree fell on some vehicles, including a motorcycle in which the man and his daughter were tra...Read More
Kolkata, Aug 14 (PTI) Dr Vece Paes, a member of the 1972 Munich Olympic Games bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team and father of legendary tennis player Leander Paes, died here on Thursday morning owing to age-related ailments. He was 80. Paes, who was also suffering from Parkinson's disease, was admitted to the Woodlands Hospital here on Tuesday morning. His last rites will be performed either on Monday or Tuesday, as the family will wait for the arrival of his two daughters, who are both ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) S&P Global Ratings on Thursday upgraded India's sovereign rating by a notch to 'BBB', citing buoyant economic growth against the backdrop of an enhanced monetary policy environment that anchors inflationary expectations. S&P is the first global rating agency to upgrade India's sovereign rating from the lowest investment grade of 'BBB-'. "India is prioritising fiscal consolidation, demonstrating the government's political commitment to deliver sustainable public finances...Read More
PRNewswire Hyderabad (Telangana) [India]/ Cincinnati (Ohio) [US], August 14: Narwal, an award-winning niche technology solutions company, is excited to announce the appointment of Ravi Tenneti as Chief Strategy and Technology Officer. This strategic addition to Narwal's leadership team underscores the company's commitment to advancing its AI-first vision and delivering intelligent, enterprise-ready solutions across industries--further strengthening Narwal's position as a trusted partner for AI,...Read More
BusinessWire India New Delhi [India], August 14: TECNO, the global smartphone brand known for bringing next-gen technology to the masses, today announced the launch of the Spark Go 5G -- a powerful, stylish, and reliable 5G device built for India's ambitious digital generation. From students attending online classes in small towns, to creators capturing street reels, to professionals hustling between day jobs and passion projects -- Spark Go 5G is designed to keep pace without breaking the ban...Read More
Jammu: At least 10 persons are feared dead in a massive cloudburst that struck a remote village en route to the Machail Mata yatra in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday, officials said. The cloudburst hit Chasoti, the last motorable village en route to the Machail Mata shrine. The annual yatra to the shrine has been suspended following the incident as authorities mobilised all resources and are heading to the scene to conduct a massive rescue and relief operation, the officials sa...Read More
Bengaluru: Actress and former MP Ramya has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to cancel the bail granted to Sandalwood star Darshan Thoogudeepa and six others in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, calling it a strong affirmation that the law applies equally to everyone. In an Instagram post reacting to Thursday's verdict, Ramya wrote, "The SC judgement today on setting aside bail to Darshan and others in the Renukaswamy murder case sends out a strong message - ALL ARE EQUAL BEFORE ...Read More
Hyderabad, Aug 14 (Maxim News): The Meteorological Department officials have issued red warnings for Medak, Sangareddy and Vikarabad districts. They said that there is a possibility of very heavy rain in these districts. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Orange warnings have been issued for Nirmal, Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahabubabad, Suryapet, medchal Malkajgiri districts. There is a possibility of very heavy rain in these districts. There is a p...Read More
Guwahati: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently conducted surprise inspections in schools across six states and Union Territories, including Assam. This nationwide initiative aims to ensure schools are meeting educational standards and maintaining operational transparency. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! "The aim of these inspections is to verify that schools maintain high standards of education and transparency in their opera...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14: TECNO, the global smartphone brand known for bringing next-gen technology to the masses, today announced the launch of the Spark Go 5G -- a powerful, stylish, and reliable 5G device built for India's ambitious digital generation. Also Read | AMMA Elections 2025: Kerala Film Industry's Historic Showdown on August 15 As Shwetha Menon and BJP leader Devan Eye Top Posts. From students attending online classes in small towns, to creators capturing street reels, to prof...Read More
Mumbai: Municipal corporations across Maharashtra, including Kalyan-Dombivli, Nagpur, Nashik, Malegaon, and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, have ordered the closure of slaughterhouses and meat shops on August 15. These closures are part of a broader restriction that encompasses certain Hindu and Jain festivals. In Kalyan, heightened security has been implemented in response to potential protests from political parties and butcher associations against these local orders. Reports from PTI detail that ...Read More
New Delhi: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday lashed out at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over the latter's allegations of "vote theft" by the Election Commission, alleging that the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha has not read the Constitution and has no respect for it. Speaking to the media, Rijiju said, "Rahul Gandhi has not read the Constitution and has no respect for it. I don't have any medicines to improve Rahul Gandhi. He should come to his senses after the Supreme...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Domestic automobile industry saw mixed performance in July 2025, with passenger vehicle sales dipping slightly while two and three-wheelers recorded growth, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). Passenger vehicle sales stood at 3,40,772 units in July 2025, down 0.2 per cent from 3,41,510 units in the same month last year. The segment subdued momentum contrasted with the strong performance of the three-wheeler cat...Read More
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], August 14 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel will deliver a public address to the citizens of the state on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. According to a release from the Gujarat CMO, the address will be broadcast today on various TV channels. Meanwhile, Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, launched under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, is now in its fourth edition and has evolved into a people movement. According to the Ministry of Culture, over fi...Read More
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has reaffirmed that the personal liberty of two consenting adults to marry and live together peacefully is protected under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. In a recent ruling, the court emphasised that family opposition cannot override this autonomy. Justice Sanjeev Narula stated that the Supreme Court has consistently upheld this principle, directing law enforcement to protect couples from threats or coercion. In this case, the court ordered police protect...Read More
The rain also affected traffic on key roads -- DND flyway, Ashram, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Mathura Road, Outer Ring Road in Subroto Park, and Rao Tula Ram Marg -- owing to waterlogging. A 50-year-old man was killed and his daughter injured after a huge tree fell on their motorcycle in Southeast Delhi's Kalkaji during heavy rain on Thursday morning, police said. The incident took place at 9.50 am. "An old roadside Neem tree suddenly fell in front of the HDFC Bank near Paras Chowk in Kalkaji. A...Read More
MUMBAI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Credit rating agency S&P Global upgraded India's long-term unsolicited sovereign credit ratings to "BBB" from "BBB-" on Thursday, citing economic resilience and sustained fiscal consolidation. The agency had revised the outlook on India's rating in May last year to positive from stable on robust growth and improved quality of government expenditure. "The upgrade of India reflects its buoyant economic growth, against the backdrop of an enhanced monetary policy environ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday inaugurated summer annuals of Amrit Udyan, which will open for the public from August 16. This year, visitors will be able to see a unique Babbling Brook in the famed garden. The Babbling Brook is a new and serene retreat for the summer garden, where the gentle flow of water and vibrant greenery create a calming atmosphere. "President Droupadi Murmu graced the opening of Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals Edition 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan....Read More
Kerala lottery result today, August 14, 2025 OUT: The Kerala State Lottery Department has announced the much-awaited results for the Karunya Plus KN-585 lottery draw held today, August 14, 2025. The draw took place at Gorky Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, with participants eagerly checking the winning numbers for a chance to win exciting cash prizes. The Karunya Plus bumper offers a grand first prize of ₹1 crore, followed by ₹30 lakh for the second prize and ₹5 lakh for the third. Alongside the bum...Read More
Chandigarh, Aug 14 (PTI) The Punjab Cabinet on Thursday gave approval to denotify the land pooling policy, which the AAP government withdrew a few days ago. The decision in this regard was taken in the meeting of the council of ministers, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann here. Following the withdrawal of the policy by the Bhagwant Mann dispensation, farmers organisations and opposition parties were pressing the state government to issue the notification for the withdrawal of the policy....Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) State-owned Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOC) on Thursday reported more than doubling of its first quarter net profit, as marketing margins surged because of holding of retail prices despite a drop in input oil cost. Its standalone net profit of Rs 5,688.60 crore in April-June - the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year - compared to Rs 2,643.18 crore earnings in the same period of the last year, according to a stock exchange filing by the company. The first quarter p...Read More
Dehradun, Aug 14 (PTI) The state cabinet's approval for bringing another legislation to amend the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act makes this law, which is aimed at preventing religious conversions through coercion, fraud, or undue influence, even more stringent. This is the second legislation to amend the act which has been in force in Uttarakhand since 2018. The first amendment was made in 2022 when Pushkar Singh Dhami assumed office as chief minister for a second consecutive term. The s...Read More